AUSTIN, Texas — Travis County Judge Sarah Eckhardt has issued a disaster declaration for the county.

According to the decalaration, Eckhardt determined that extraordinary measures must be taken to alleviate affected community members and to help rebuild damaged property.

A letter from Eckhardt’s office was sent to Gov. Greg Abbott asking for financial assistance.

The National Weather Service forecasts additional rain in the Colorado River watershed for the next several days that will contribute to flood waters. County roadways have been closed near Lake Travis due to the flood.

Below is a letter from the Travis County Judge’s Office to Governor Greg Abbott: